Major funding boost for Tairāwhiti Navigations Programme

Ngati Oneone and Gisborne
District Council have been awarded $6.1 million from the
Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for the Titirangi Summit
development, one of the highlights within the Tairāwhiti
Navigations Programme.

The investment will enable the
Titirangi Summit upgrade, including a new multi-use Whare
Wānanga (learning/gathering space) and panoramic viewing
facility, carpark, landscaping and furniture, offering a
unique visitor experience at one of the region’s most
iconic locations.

Shane Jones says it is the pinnacle of
three Tairāwhiti Navigations projects supported by the PGF,
which together have the potential to contribute around 44
jobs to the region.

“The PGF funding will help to
increase productivity and tourism opportunities in
Tairāwhiti by showcasing and celebrating the unique culture
and navigational heritage of the region.

“The programme
aims to bring together the voyaging, arrival and settlement
histories from two cultures and provide a world-class
heritage experience at key sites based around the Gisborne
inner harbour.”

The project aims to unify the Titirangi
maunga from the base to the summit, in a meaningful way that
acknowledges its history and significance to Ngati Oneone,
Tairāwhiti and Aotearoa.

Ngati Oneone are pleased that
their stories of mana whenua over Titirangi Maunga and the
harbour (where they once domiciled) will soon begin to be
realised. The project adds to Ngati Oneone aspirations to
address cultural and physical needs within their domain
whilst preparing for financial benefits for their uri
(people) through tourism. Hapu representatives along with
Council representatives have worked well to get the project
this far.

Council chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann
says she is grateful for the Government’s support to
realise the aspirations of the Tairāwhiti Navigations
programme.

“Not only do these projects enhance the
significant landmarks in this area, but they help tell the
many stories of our place and our history over 1000 years,
to include both early Maori arriving on waka and
Endeavour’s arrival in 1769.”

The PGF will also invest
a further $1.6 million towards the Puhi Kai Iti / Cook’s
Landing site upgrade. This is a partnership project between
the Department of Conservation, Ngati Oneone and
Council.

DOC East Coast operations manager John Lucas says
it is an exciting opportunity to celebrate, share and
ultimately benefit from our unique and rich navigation
history.

The Tairāwhiti Navigations Programme is expected
to be complete in time for the 250 year commemoration events
in October
2019.

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